Shifting from summer to back-to-school is challenging for kids and parents. It takes a toll on our wallets and stress levels. BehindTheBuy.com’s – Senior Editor David Gregg partnered with leading companies to bring us shopping tips to save money and our minds!
Nokia 4.2 Smartphone
Nokia’s 4 .2 smartphone’s perfect combination of features and low price make it a top pick for students. The dual depth-sensing rear camera provides incredible photos and the biometric face unlock feature allows quick, hands-free access. This Android One device includes three years of security updates, so it just keeps getting better with time! The dedicated Google Assistant button makes scheduling dates, reminders and searches a breeze. Its sleek sculpted glass design is available in Black and Pink Sand. And it’s affordable – averaging just under $190!
PRICE $189.99
WEB: Available at Best Buy and Amazon
FUJIFILM instax mini LiPlay
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini LiPlay lets you Live life and play by making it easy to capture and share school memories. This compact camera’s display screen lets you preview and edit photos with Snapchat like frames and filters. Then pick your favorites and print them instantly from the camera! It’ll also print images from your smartphone via Bluetooth. Relive any moment by recording up to 10 seconds of sound to your photos! Just scan the QR code on your photo using your smartphone to play it back. The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is affordable and available in 3 stylish colors.
PRICE: $159.95
WEB: https://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/instax/cameras/instax_mini_liplay/
Pelican GO Cases and Drinkware
Pelican, the leader in protective cases, introduced GO personal utility cases to secure valuables like smartphones and keys in lockers and backpacks. Features include a hard shell with a rubberized bumper, easy to carry handle, along with water and drop-proof protection. Pick from six colors and two sizes-the G10 and G40. Pelican’s drinkware has a sweat-proof, powder-coated finish for a slip-free grip. The spill-proof lid is ideal for any student’s lunch and the insulated stainless steel interior provides extreme heat and cold retention. Choose from seven colors and 18 or 32-ounce sizes.
PRICE: GO Case: G40 – $39.95
G10 – $29.95
Drinkware – Starts at $24.95
WEB: www.pelican.com
Gravity Blanket
College is exciting and stressful – caused by adjustments to life away from home combined with new academic and social pressures. Prep your college-bound kid for a successful year with a good night’s sleep, by giving them a Gravity Blanket. It’s the only brand of weighted blanket proven to improve sleep and reduce stress. A SleepScore study found 72 percent of people reported a better night’s sleep when using Gravity Blanket, making it a back-to-school necessity. Starting August 10th through September 2nd, Gravity is offering twenty-five percent savings with the code COLLEGE at gravityblankets.com.
PRICE: $249 + 25% off using the code COLLEGE
WEB: https://gravityblankets.com/products/gravity-blanket
Michelin Premier A/S Tire
Michelin’s safety reminder is for everyone, especially parents of young drivers in high school and college. Do monthly checks on your tire’s tread and pressure. Brakes may stop your wheels, but tires play a key role in stopping your car. Brake performance varies between new tires and even more when tires are worn. Michelin’s Premier All-Season tires were designed for consistent performance as they age, up to 60 thousand miles! In recent tests, Michelin’s Premier A/S tires stopped faster than other tires, even in rain, and when the tires were in worn condition!
WEB: https://www.michelinman.com